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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1903

Page

5

Four Die in Drunken Row at California Ranch

In Placerville California on a ranch near Greenwood a drunken quarrel in a wine garden last evening left four men affected by violence. Richard Weihardt the ranch owner Martin Hleibtru a visitor and Antone Omar died from injuries. The wounded man Chas Allen survived. The assailant turned the weapon on himself after the killings. The brawl followed drinking at Mekhardt's.

Richard Weihardt Martin Hleibtru Antone Omar Chas, Allen Mekhardt

Central American leaders seek united stance on canal dispute

President Marroquin appeals President Ziaya of Nicaragua for moral support in the canal issue. President Zalaya wires Central American leaders proposing a joint regional response to Marroquin’s appeal.

Rhogota Marroquin Ziaya Nicaragua Zalaya

Ballard barber beaten to death by soldiers

James Sullivan, a Ballard barber about 30, died from blunt head injuries after being beaten behind the Log Cabin saloon on Ballard Avenue. Fort Lawton soldiers are sought for the assault. Coroner’s post mortem completed.

Star Ballard James Sullivan Ballard Avenue Kirkland Funt Sullivan Fort Lawton McGregor Kirkiant Otel Cudihes Lone Angeles Assoomnes

End of Chicago street car strike near as Darrow says agreement likely

After talks between counsel, Mayor Harrison, and a mediation committee, Darrow for strikers announced a practical agreement to end the strike. Police faced larger crowds as State street line operated for first time since November 2 with obstructions, arrests, and damaged trolley wires.

Chicago Harrison Darrow Col Bites Clarence Darrow Atfakers Icher Avenue Halstead

Western Central Labor Union frames new constitution

The convention completed framing a new constitution for the Western Central Labor Union yesterday at Meeting in Waitresses hall. The proposed charter was referred to city unions for action by Central Labor Union.

Convention of Labor Organizations Western Central Labor Union Waitresses’ Hall City Central Labor Union Decemps

Seattle businessman Smith Charged With Embezzlement

Donald H. Smith a Seattle business man faces larceny by embezzlement charges from Justice Cann. The complaint alleges Smith took 190 dollars from L. P. Lundberg on November 17 under a purchase deal involving Richard Cameron of Pioneer Dye Works. Lundberg forfeited 100 dollars after aborting the deal on November 19, and Smith claimed he had only 15 dollars earnest money with 5 dollars kept as commission.

Seattle Richard Cameron Pioneer Dye Works Justice Cann Smith Cameron L. P. Lundberg Lundberg

Beulah Thomea Kidnapping Reported Near York Nebraska

Sixteen year old Beulah Thomea, daughter of a farmer, was last seen at her York area home. Police and papers followed the trail today while she remains a witness in the criminal case against Bohn Hialir, who is suspected of taking her.

York Neb Beulah Thomea Panda Bohn Hialir

Peace efforts in Santo Domingo and Caribbean armistice News

In Santo Domingo on November 5 President Gifts orders peace talks with insurgents and dispatches Belgian Haitian and Spanish envoys to the camp. Powell’s residence was wrecked in prior bombardment. A Santo Domingo report notes hours armistice being observed with American gunboat Newport Trafalgar and Dutch ships landing marines.

San Domingo Insurgenta Powell Cape Haytiben Santo Deventago Newport Trafian

Argentine Gunboat Uruguay Rescues Nordenskjold Expedition

The Argentine gunboat Uruguay reached afntea Crúa with Nordenskjold Antarctic expedition members aboard. One crewmate died last winter and the fate of the expedition remains unclear.

Nordenskjold Antarctic Expedition Buenos Ayres Uruguay Afntea Crua Nordenskjold Antarctic

Sailor Dies After Fall From Rigging in Ballard

Jean Campet a sailor on the French bark Andre Theodore fell from the rigging to the deck at Seattle Shipyards Ballard last evening. He died instantly. body taken to W.8. Mayfield's undertaking and coroner notified. Campet, about 30, a German native, had served on the vessel for some time.

Campet Mayfield Perfora Germany

Suburban Strike Clash in Chicago Subways

Two non union workers from American Hide and Leather were chased by strikers as a strike enters its fourth week. The men fired receivers into the crowd in a subway confrontation. Michael Gilligh and Anthony Zymanski of the strikers were wounded. ten union workers escaped without injury.

Chicago American Hide & Leather Company Michael Gilligh Anthony &. Zymanski

Daringd Hay Found Floating in the Bay

W. C. Daringd Hay found floating in the bay at the foot of Washington Street at 4 o clock this afternoon. Coroner Sloye notified and the body taken to Donney Watson's morgue. The report notes M. Barnes, the detective who fell overboard, was identified among the recovered remains.

Washington Street Sloye Donney* Watson

Severe fighting reported in Jolo amid Moro insurrection

Manila dispatch reports five day battle near rocky terrain between American forces under General Leonard Wood and Moro insurgents. About 300 Moros killed. many captured or wounded. The engagement ended November 17 with American rout of the Moros. Moro leader Panglimna sought permission to see his family. Washington confirms no American deaths.

Manila Jolo Leonard Wood Insurgenta Panglimnasen Sarce Scott Wae Wood Tabittet Washington, D. C War Department Philippines

Moros Take Position in Impregnable Stand

The Moros have assumed a position they deem impregnable and indicate there will be no widespread uprising. American troops are expected to manage any disturbance without difficulty.

Mutiny Suspected After Loss of French Coal Vessel

In San Francisco on November 25 a Beotia steamer pickup of nine men from a claimed wreck of the French coal bark Francis Coppee off Point Reyes is reported. No trace of the vessel exists and authorities patrol the shore while awaiting developments.

San Francisco Beatia Francis Coppee Point Reyes

General Cannon Returns From Utah Coal Camps

General John Q. Cannon, commanding the National Guard, came back from Utah Fuel Company coal camps today. He declined interview until reporting to Governor Wells, but it is known that he may send troops if needed.

Salt Lake Utah John Q. Cannon National Guard Utah Fuelompany Cievernor Wella

City Hall misdeeds cited as $6000 forfeit debt grows daily

The Star exposes alleged land pirate methods in city hall revealing $6000 in forfeit money owed by delinquent contractors. It argues the city cannot collect and shows daily $120 due from land pirates, enough to run mayor and clerk salaries and the entire city staff. It laments street conditions on First Avenue and Pike Street harming merchants and taxpayers. Future installments promised.

Star Seattle Board of Public Works Board To Works Comptroller Judicial First Avenue Pike Street Seventh Avenue

Mine Strike Tycoon Moofield Castle Gate Bunnyside

Governor receives telegram from Sheriff Wilcox asking for state troops to keep order as miners strike at Castle Gate and Bunnyarde. Can tle mine idle and Sunnyside employs 76 non union miners. Militia ready to move within an hour to support local officers.

Lawleasnens Cantle Sunnyside Wells Wilcox Carbon County Castle and Bunnyarde Moofield Castle Gate Bunnyside

Fire Ends at Edgewater Home of Frank Rothwell

A blaze at 93 Marke Avenue Edgewater destroyed Frank Rothwell’s home and contents last night. Firemen arrived quickly after a neighborhood air alarm but the house was a total loss. Fire investigators say overheated stove likely caused the fire. property loss estimated around $1,000 with no insurance.

Frank Rothwell Marke Avenue Edgewater Fremont Department

Mutineers Charged With Murder at Leavenworth

Eight mutineers go on trial for the killing of Guard Waldrup during the federal prison break at Leavenworth two years ago. Five others already tried for complicity receive life sentences.

Electrocution of Carmine Gatmari for Murder of Mrs Pietro

Carmine Gatmari was executed by electric chair at 6 am for the murder of Mrs Josephine Pietro in OBEING New York. The sentence was carried out after legal proceedings culminating this morning.

Josephine Pietro

Northern Fa cifle Business Noted in City Ledger

Fragments indicate ongoing business matters related to the Northern Fa cifle in this city. Details are sparse but reference to local commerce and organizational dealings are evident.

Clyde yachtmen plan three yacht challenge for America’s Cup

The Herald reports a Clyde syndicate will challenge for the America’s Cup in 191?. They consider building three yachts by Atenton, Fife and Maine to race against each other next summer. The best yacht will be chosen as the challenger.

Glasgow the Herald Today Clyde Yachtmen Ateon, Fife Myine

Indicted Chief Accused in Bribery Plot Over Bills

A chief official has been indicted in a bribery case tied to a legislative effort to defeat a bill. The proposed measure would permit alum to be used in baking powders.

Firemen Hurt in Tacoma Engine Crash

Two Tacoma firemen were badly bruised and injured when Engine No. 1 from the station overturned at Ninth street and Pacific avenue while responding to a false alarm. Driver C. W. Patterson suffered hip and thigh injuries, while engineer Oscar Casper fractured an ankle and injured a leg. The engine sustained $75 to $100 in damage, with a rear wheel broken and three-horse shafts snapped.

The Star Tacoma Ae Hall i Ninth Street Pacific Avenue C. W. Patterson Oscar Casper

Sailor Tielm Commits Amulcide at Iowa Home

A sailor named Tielm, about years old, shot himself in his room at the Iowa Home on 11.6% First Avenue. William Brooks, the lodging house proprietor, found the body shortly before 8. The deceased had lived in town about three months and planned a voyage to San Pedro. A whisky flask was found. death believed six hours prior. Body moved to Boaney-Watson morgue.

A. Tielm Lowa First Avenue William Brooks Helm Pacific Coast Ballern Union

Discovery Lost After Leaving Nome in 1877

The long overdue steamship Discovery is given up for lost after telegraph reports from Juneau indicate wreckage near Yakutat within days of its October departure. Captain John W McGrath and 29 crew members likely perished. survivors and exact fate remain unknown. The article outlines McGrath’s long sea career and lists key crew members and their origins.

Nome Steamer Yakutat McGrath Yakut Tar Valdes Gulf of Alaska J. Bent Juneau Yakotat Excelsior Newbanks Roundland Boston St. Lovie New York Southampton Liverpool

John Brown Company Falls Into Suspension

London report states the long established firm of John Brown Company suspended payments today. The move ends its operations as a major supplier in its sector.

London John Brown Company

Seattle Boy Is Honored President at Hopkins Institute

Charles W. Duncan, a one year old Beattie boy, elected president of the student body at Hopkins Art Institute in California. He enrolled recently and studies pen and ink work. His parents reside at 6 Dexter Avenue in Seattle and received the news.

Charles W. Duncan Beattie Hopkins Art Tuestitute California Dexter Avenue

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Placerville Cali Greenwood Ing Ballard Barber BIG DLE Fortieth Street WL U Don H. Smith Donald H. Smith Jean Campet Ballard Harbor Andre Theodore Seattle Shipyards Company W.C. Daringd M. Barnes Gen. Wood Topeka Kan Carmine Gatmari Gatmari Clyde President Bifott Cific Portland Union Depot A. Helm Iowa Ven UP Bering Sea Ling Nord Farallon Guy Wolford Everett Ward Vanaice William Dangerfield Robert Carlson Albert Klasell Port Townsend Walter Henry Price William Shady Nome John H. Mgartt Discovery F. O'Neill Police O'Neil Northwest
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